4-RUNNER

4 OPERATIONS x 1 MACHINE

Straightens. End-forms. Bends Cuts

The 4-RUNNER is a complete production process starting from a coil which then straightens, end-forms (up to six passes), faces, rolls, bends, cuts and finally unloads the finished part.All in one system.

Feeding

Straightening unit

Pre-cutting

Piercing

End-forming

Bending

Cut Off

Unloading

You will be spoiled by the choices

The 4-RUNNER can be configured and used with a variety of modules. You can use it for a single function / process or as a complete combined production process (from feeding to unloading cut, bent and end-formed parts). This modular system can be built according to your needs or added to over time.

Feeding

Horizontal winder

Vertical winder

Jumbo winder

Bending

Compression

Draw

Variable radius

In-process right-handed/left-handed

All of which can be freely combined on the same part

Cutting

Inner orbital

Outer blade

Outer orbital

End-forming

With four ram stations

With six ram stations

With four ram+one rotary passes

Choose your 4-RUNNER

The 4-RUNNER is offered in two different versions, just choose the one more adapted to the tube and product you wish to produce.

The system is particularly well suited for making flat and three-dimensional serpentines; these parts are typically used in the refrigeration, HVAC, automotive and household appliance industries.

4-RUNNER H3 Fino a Ø 22.2 mm (0.875’’)

Straightens, end-forms, cuts and bends, with flexion or variable radius method. It can perform right-hand and left-hand in-process bending operations.

The system is particularly well suited for making pipes that carry fluids, typically for the automotive, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration industries.

Bending technology on the 4-RUNNER

Compression and draw bending

The 4-RUNNER H3 allows you to use flexion and stretching bending technologies to combine bending speed with the possibility of making short stretches between bends and/or between bends and formed ends. For the best flexibility and productivity.

In-process multi-radius right-hand and left-hand bending from coil

The low-profile geometry of the bending head of the 4 RUNNER H1 allows right-hand and left hand in-process and multi-radius operations. It is ideal for making 3D serpentines with more than one bending radius and parts with particular complicated geometries.

The tube is pre-scored for the subsequent parting operation. Provides chip-free cut off.

Outer orbital cutter

Chip-free.

Disc cut off

Very fast. Very versatile.

Your process in just-in-time perspective

Simplified logistics

No intermediate steps. No separate set ups for subsequent process. No work in process inventory.

Perfect repeatability and quality

The entire production controlled in the background.

Constant production quality

Across all shifts because everything is performed on one machine.

High automation

No expertise needed to run the system.

Anything is feasible

Anything is feasible with 4-RUNNER. Exploiting its potential to the highest level is very simple.

"All-electric", all easier

Minimum setup time and constant accuracy

All machine movements are via electric servos. Part bend positions, tooling information, and power parameters are all saved together in the part program. When a job is repeated you simply mount the tools and recall the program. No futher mechanical adjustments are needed. This guarantees quick setup and changeover and provides lot to lot repeatability. It also eliminates the need for a bender set up specialist.

Low maintenance and high reliability

All electric operation offers simplified wiring and the elimination of hydraulic components. This reduces the need for routine maintenance and provides more consistant bending. The obvious advantage is that the 4-RUNNERis easier to maintain, safer to use and more reliable.

ECO-compatibility

“All-Electric” technology ensures quiet and clean machines.

Minimum energy consumption, equal to 4 kW

We have reduced electrical energy consumption with no reduction in working capacity.

Guaranteed repeatability

All setup parameters are saved with the part program. No mechanical adjustments mean maximum repeatability of the parts during bending operations. Furthermore, tube forming is measured in real time to guarantee part repeatability without wasted time or efficiency.

From the idea to the part in one click

It takes just a moment to start production: import a file directly from 3D CAD or input the tube geometric data. The VGP3D software automatically creates a ready to run part program.

With the VGP3D you have one machine program for both bending and forming. This provides you with a complete production cycle time for estimating or production planning. What is more, you can view all operations in simulation mode to check feasibility and optimize the process.

All from one single control point.

The software that makes the difference: VGP3D

The VGP3D three-dimensional programming software makes the real difference:it checks part feasibility, eliminating the risk of collisions which typically occur during the first practical try outit calculates the real production cycle time in advance, slashing the time needed to create customer quotes or determine feasibilityit automatically generates the machine program.